Childhood Obesity

There are more than 3 million cases of childhood obesity reported every year in the United States. That is 3,000,000 children and teens, just within America. This crucial volume investigates the global issue of childhood obesity. Causes of and proposed solutions to this public health issue are explored, and the findings of current studies are detailed. The text features comments from scientists and researchers, but also includes first-hand accounts from children and teens who have struggled with obesity.